In 5M24, wind and solar power plants in Uzbekistan collectively generated 1 bn kilowatt-hours (kWh) of electricity, the Ministry of Energy reports. During this period, solar power plants were the main contributors, accounting for 869.3 mn kWh of electricity. Wind power plants also played a significant role, contributing 130.7 mn kWh to the total electricity production.
Uzbekistan's renewable energy infrastructure includes eight solar power plants with a combined capacity of 1,700 MW and one wind power plant with a capacity of 100 MW. The 1 bn kWh of electricity generated by wind and solar plants helped save 330.1 mn cubic meters of natural gas and prevented the emission of 420,200 tonnes of harmful gases into the atmosphere.
Uzbekistan's Energy Minister, Jurabek Mirzamahmudov, highlighted the significant growth in electricity generation from green power plants, which nearly quadrupled at the beginning of May 2024. Despite the growth in energy consumers, Uzbekistan experienced a decrease in energy consumption in May.
Earlier, Daryo reported that Kyrgyzstan's Ministry of Energy outlined a project to develop the country's National Energy Program until 2035. A key aspect of this project involves plans for both Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan to export electricity to Pakistan next year. The CASA-1000 (Central Asia – South Asia) program aims to supply electricity to Afghanistan and Pakistan.
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